Key Responsibilities
Critical activities of the jobAccounting, Control and Compliance
- Overall end-to-end owner of month end close accounting, control and compliance for the assigned entities in the country / business cluster across multiple ERP platforms
- Ensure entities in the country / business comply with US accounting standards & HON policy.
- Own, drive and co-ordinate the period-end closing activities & controls framework.
- Responsible for Balance Sheet for all in scope businesses
- Deliver & own process controls for various tools/systems used to support operations
- Ensure the accounts are recorded and reported on-time, with quality and in full compliance with US GAAP
- Ensure timely submissions of domestic/international tax packs & quarterly supplemental US GAAP reporting /WBs for all entities in the country/region.
- Ensure strong controls in place and drive remediation action.
- Execute key controls including reviewing high-risk account reconciliation and leading material Balance Sheet Review and ensure timely remediation of control risks.
- Manage deliverables with external statutory and/or tax auditors. Coordinate and support all internal and external audits.
People manager related tasks
- Hiring & onboarding new joiners
- Responsible for annual appraisals, coaching /mentoring of team members
- Career progression/planning/rewards &recognition
Business /In-country Partnership
- Partner/advise business on complex accounting issues.
- Support in-country leadership with activities related to mergers /acquisitions / spin offs/divestitures due diligence & integration planning.
- Partner /support SBG controllers with tasks in connection with acquisitions/spin offs / accounting standard implementation etc.
- Partner /support in-country with statutory audit tasks/deliverables, as needed
Transformation & HOS
- Lead and deploy HON finance hub strategy and model for entities being moved to common SAP platform. Ensure alignment with the targeted model and key stakeholders
- Oversee and ensure successful deployment of transition/transformation projects in GFC.
- Drive Controllership HOS initiatives and improve process effectiveness, consistency, standardization and productivity by leveraging technology.
- Identify disruptive Transformation ideas to transform processes leveraging technology
Qualifications
Competencies
Specific knowledge, skills and experience needed to successfully undertake duties of the jobEducation and Certifications
- Chartered Accountant/Certified Public Accountant or equivalent qualification preferred
- Bachelor Degree in Finance or equivalent
- Lean Six Sigma or any such other certifications preferable
Required Experiences
- Min 10+ years of experience in public accounting and industry
- Experience of Operations & / or Controllership with large multi-national corporation
- Hands on experience with SAP
- Extensive knowledge of US GAAP
- Knowledge of R2R concepts, processes and best practices
- Excellent Team/people management skills, ability to function and deliver under deadlines and comfortable under ambiguity
Knowledge and Skills
Critical
- Hands on experience with SAP
- Extensive knowledge of US GAAP
- Knowledge of R2R concepts, processes and best practices
- Working knowledge of IFRS/local GAAP desirable
- Excellent communication skills, fluent in English
- Strong analytical skills.
- Systems knowledge of SAP and HFM / such other financial reporting tools
- Demonstrated people management & interpersonal skills
- Exposure to managing close processes for a multi-national group
- Proactive, ability to use own initiative and take lead to devise creative solutions
- Flexibility to work shifts & exposure to Global Customers
Behavioral Attributes (8 Honeywell behaviors or COO attributes)
- Capable Business Leader
- Passion for Growth
- Act with Urgency
- Conviction
- Thing Big Then Make It Happen
About Us
Honeywell helps organizations solve the world's most complex challenges in automation, the future of aviation and energy transition. As a trusted partner, we provide actionable solutions and innovation through our Aerospace Technologies, Building Automation, Energy and Sustainability Solutions, and Industrial Automation business segments – powered by our Honeywell Forge software – that help make the world smarter, safer and more sustainable.
